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as in stumbles
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
better sand that walkway before somebody falls on the ice
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2
as in succumbs
to yield to the control or power of enemy forces
the city fell after weeks of merciless bombardment
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as in plunges
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
word soon got out that the movie was no good, and box-office receipts fell like a rock
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as in decreases
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
manufacturing in the area is falling, and closing signs are going up all over
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as in descends
to lead or extend downward
the lake bottom falls sharply just a few feet from the shoreline, so be careful
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as in loses
to undergo defeat
not surprisingly, the novice player fell to a much stronger opponent
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as in wanders
to commit an offense
even saints can fall
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as in dies
to stop living
if their brave leader falls, the men will lose their courage
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Recent Examples of falls
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
According to Bloomberg, Wilson's year-end target (6,500) would necessitate a roughly 13 percent rally in the S&P from its current levels—a gain that, while significant, is not unprecedented and falls below the index's average annual increases in recent years.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
This week, the payments will be made on Wednesday, March 12, and are for those claimants who have a birthday that falls between the 1st and 10th of any calendar month.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Instead of that sunlight hitting the moon’s surface, Earth's shadow falls on it.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
If democracy in Romania falls, the entire democratic world will fall!
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
That’s when his robe falls wide open, flashing everyone.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
When that occurs, Earth’s shadow falls upon the surface of the moon, which appears to dim it.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
According to Bloomberg, Wilson's year-end target (6,500) would necessitate a roughly 13 percent rally in the S&P from its current levels—a gain that, while significant, is not unprecedented and falls below the index's average annual increases in recent years.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
This week, the payments will be made on Wednesday, March 12, and are for those claimants who have a birthday that falls between the 1st and 10th of any calendar month.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Instead of that sunlight hitting the moon’s surface, Earth's shadow falls on it.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
If democracy in Romania falls, the entire democratic world will fall!
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
That’s when his robe falls wide open, flashing everyone.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
When that occurs, Earth’s shadow falls upon the surface of the moon, which appears to dim it.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falls
Verb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk loses billions as Tesla shares drop.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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As one of the few original Squid Game cast members returning for the second season, Wi Ha-joon will continue his quest as the police officer Hwang Jun-ho, who is desperate to find his missing brother and ultimately wanders into the sadistic games.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Back in the woods, a band of militiamen wanders up to Jamie, beating the living daylights out of Lord John, and intervenes.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
14 Dec. 2024
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When an individual dies, the body starts naturally decomposing almost immediately.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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And when a spouse dies, the surviving spouse at full retirement age can claim 100% of their spouse’s benefits — now, even if the surviving spouse has their own government pension.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover offers 349 acres complete with waterfalls, large rock outcroppings, and miles of trails.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Iguaçu Falls is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in the world at more than 250 feet high, and provides a towering barrier between the two nations.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As winter rolls on, Gaza slips deeper into despair.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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As part of their Holiday Collection, there are Cozy Essentials filled with at-home attire like jogging pants, frilly long sleeve shirts, cami slips, henley shirts, scoop tanks and more.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reducing consumer spending and industrial activity —both significant energy consumers — diminishes the demand for oil and gas.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That sort of insight can happen at any point along the cascade.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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As the belt lurches forward, mounds of old polyester shirts, sports jerseys, socks and other items cascade into a machine that will begin the process of converting them into new Repreve yarns.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Apr. 2025
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Preserving your employment brand today is paramount, as what’s written on the Internet never disappears.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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What’s lost if that rite of passage disappears?—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Falls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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